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Fayetteville State University

Human Resources Specialist

🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $34K - $57K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ December 9th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Fayetteville State University is hiring a Human Resources Specialist. The specialist will provide administrative and technical support for classification and compensation activities, manage position-related actions, and serve as the primary liaison to Academic Affairs. They ensure all HR documents are complete, accurate, and comply with policies while supporting university stakeholders in achieving HR objectives.

Highlights

  • Manage position descriptions, classification reviews, salary actions, and related HR processes.

  • Serve as liaison to Academic Affairs and support classification/compensation activities university-wide.

  • Review and route position-related actions including temporary and student hiring proposals.

  • Use HRIS systems for data entry, tracking, and reporting.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

  • Preferred experience with PeopleAdmin, Banner, and knowledge of UNC System HR policies.

  • Minimum requirement: graduation from a four-year college or equivalent combination of training and experience.

  • Position is full-time, time-limited, funded by non-state funds.

  • Salary range: $34,320 to $56,500 annually.

  • Provides support across departments including vice chancellors, deans, directors, faculty, and staff.

Human Resources Specialist Full Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Position Information
Position Information
Position Title: Human Resources Specialist
Working Title: Human Resources Specialist
Position Number: 000703
Full-time or Part-time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: Yes
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Human Resources
Posting Number: 0402585
SHRA/EHRA: SHRA
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: $34,320.00 -$56,500.00
Overall Position Competency: Journey
Primary Purpose of the Organization:
The FSU Human Resources Office provides comprehensive programs and services to attract, support, and retain high-performing faculty and staff at the University and develop a workforce that efficiently serves the University in support of its mission. The Human Resources department partners with university stakeholders to proactively assist them in achieving their short- and long-term goals and objectives. This is accomplished by implementing best practices to support vice chancellors, deans, directors, department heads, staff, faculty, and supervisors in the areas of:

• Classification and Compensation
• Leave Administration
• Human Resources Information Systems
• Employee Relations
• EEO
• Talent Acquisition
• Training and Professional Development
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and technical support to the Classification and Compensation Consultant in the management of position descriptions, classification reviews, salary actions, and related HR processes. This position serves as the primary liaison to Academic Affairs and provides broad support for classification and compensation activities across the university. The Specialist reviews, verifies, and routes all position-related actions—including temporary and student hiring proposals for all divisions—to ensure completeness, compliance, and accuracy before forwarding them to the Classification and Compensation Consultant for review and determination.

This position is funded by non – state funds and has been designated Time – Limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those non-state funds.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from a four year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge skills and abilities:
  • Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures.
  • Ability to review HR documentation for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance.
  • Skilled in HRIS systems for data entry, tracking, and reporting, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across HR units and campus departments.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accurate records in a high-volume HR environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience working in classification and compensation, position management, or HRIS systems within higher education or public sector environments.
  • Knowledge of the UNC System and the Office of State Human Resources policies
  • Proficiency with PeopleAdmin, Banner, and Microsoft Excel.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date: 01/04/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Other Information:
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).


Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28013
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years of work experience do you have in a Human Resources Environment?
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 – 3 years
    • 3 years or more
  2. * Do you have experience in higher education classification and compensation programs?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please provide a list of the different Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) you have utilized in the past.

    (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

  1. Other Document
  2. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

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